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GY54 SOC

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,430 mi
Last recorded138,430 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 SOC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 138,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 132,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 126,216 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 122,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 117,580 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 117,577 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 114,167 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 109,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 103,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 96,839 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 90,225 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,205 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 78,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs lipped

Fail 17 Oct 2014 78,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat nsr

nsr tyre perished

Pass 16 Oct 2012 70,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Oct 2012 70,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,873 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 64,873 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 53,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm (235/50/18)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,999 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm (235/50/18)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,630 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,803 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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GY54 SOC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY54 SOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY54 SOC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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